The US hide market continues to track at a slow pace with limited sales and price changes. Similar to last week, there are plenty of steer hides offered; however, cow hides are somewhat scarce and subsequently prices more firm than steer hides. The steer market may be in a stalemate with buyers unable to buy cheaper and sellers unable to get prices up—hence steady for the moment. Everyone is still looking for feedback on leather demand…
11.18.2024
EIA reduces US biomass-based diesel consumption forecast for 2024, 2025
The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released on Wednesday November 13, reduced its 2024 and 2025 forecasts for the consumption biomass-based diesel (BBD). The...
11.18.2024
UCO prices rise to start week; December cattle slaughter expected to decline
Used cooking oil (UCO) prices edged higher in the US Gulf Coast on Monday November 18, amid an otherwise quiet start to the week...
11.18.2024
Missouri River, Texas Panhandle ruminant bloodmeal prices higher on active demand
US animal proteins were steady to higher on Monday November 18.
Bloodmeal demand was indicated as active by market sources, although some buyer hesitancy was reported. Ruminant bloodmeal...